FUCUS AMYLACEUS
\fjˈuːkəs ˌamɪlˈasɪəs], \fjˈuːkəs ˌamɪlˈasɪəs], \f_j_ˈuː_k_ə_s ˌa_m_ɪ_l_ˈa_s_ɪ__ə_s]\
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This moss belongs to the natural order Algae. It was introduced some years ago into England, from India. It is white, filiform and fibrous, and has the usual odour of sea-weeds. Its medical properties are similar to those of Irish moss.
By Robley Dunglison
